Pressure Readings

Worksheet Description

This worksheet serves as an educational tool designed to introduce and explain the fundamentals of using and reading a barometer. It contains detailed sections that describe the different components of a barometer’s face, including how the scale is marked and what the numbers and symbols represent. The worksheet explains the purpose of each feature, such as the set hand and the green arrow indicator, and what changes in these readings imply about atmospheric conditions. It also includes a side panel with a brief explanatory text titled “What is a Barometer?” which provides context and a deeper understanding of the instrument’s significance.

The worksheet aims to educate students on how to read and interpret the measurements provided by a barometer, an essential tool in meteorology. It teaches the meanings of specific pressure readings and how these relate to weather predictions, such as the likelihood of rain or fair weather. Students learn to identify and use the barometer’s various indicators to assess changes in atmospheric pressure. This knowledge is crucial for understanding how meteorologists predict weather changes and for developing an awareness of how atmospheric conditions can affect daily life and safety.